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Adam Kreger

Denver,CO

Summary

Dynamic Staff Attorney with a proven track record at Friends of Animals, specializing in environmental law. Expert in evaluating compliance with key statutes and drafting impactful legal documents. Recognized for strong attention to detail and effective interpersonal communications, driving successful outcomes in complex legal environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Attorney

Friends of Animals
01.2020 - Current
  • Conducted environmental law due diligence by evaluating U.S. administrative agencies' compliance with statutes, including NEPA, CWA, CAA, ESA, and MMPA.
  • Reviewed environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, determinations of NEPA adequacy, and Findings of No Significant Impact.
  • Worked on permitting processes under the Clean Water Act (NPDES permits) and the Endangered Species Act (Incidental Take Permits), identifying legal and technical deficiencies in agency and private company analyses.
  • Researched legal claims and drafted pleadings, agency comment letters, sample legislation, and memoranda in a litigation environment.

Summer Intern

Animal Legal Defense Fund
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Conducted legal research, analyzed legal issues, and prepared memoranda to support the litigation team in developing new cases.
  • Researched relevant case law and drafted pleadings for pending cases.

Summer Intern

Legal Aid Society of San Diego
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Conducted client intake interviews and consultations to determine clients' need based on their unique circumstances and legal objectives.
  • Communicated with clients to ensure complete understanding of all possible options and outcomes regarding filing requests, responses to eviction notices, and restraining orders.

Admissions Counselor

San Diego Humane Society
07.2015 - 08.2016
  • Assessed incoming stray animals for health and administered vaccines and minor veterinary treatments.
  • Counseled animal guardians who were surrendering healthy or terminally-ill companions.

HR Information Coordinator

Foundation to Support Animal Protection
11.2011 - 01.2015
  • Acclimated new employees and conducted daily human resource functions for a ninety-person office, including benefits administration, recruitment, and discipline.
  • Trained employees for front desk procedures, including public walk-in requests for information and celebrity guest care for special events.

Education

J.D. -

Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
05-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
06-2010

Skills

  • Dispute resolution
  • Environmental law
  • Attention to Detail
  • Interpersonal Communications

Certification

Admitted to practice law in California and Colorado

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary

Timeline

Staff Attorney

Friends of Animals
01.2020 - Current

Summer Intern

Animal Legal Defense Fund
05.2018 - 08.2018

Summer Intern

Legal Aid Society of San Diego
05.2017 - 08.2017

Admissions Counselor

San Diego Humane Society
07.2015 - 08.2016

HR Information Coordinator

Foundation to Support Animal Protection
11.2011 - 01.2015

J.D. -

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of California, Davis

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